Presenter Interest Form The San Francisco Writers Conference is February 6-9, 2025Thank you for your interest in contributing to the incredible community that forms each year at the San Francisco Writers Conference. We are a nonprofit centered on bringing the industry together to foster new talent and ensure the future of San Francisco and the West Coast’s publishing community.Presenters come to connect with one another as much as with the attendees. We love to learn from experienced voices and always have room for presenters who are innovators in the publishing space. With more than 100 industry professionals participating in each conference, it’s like there’s a second conference going on backstage, and we love this. The presenter-only networking party in the Ansel Adams Suite at the top of the Hyatt on Embarcadero is a highlight and a hot ticket just for you.In addition to your all-access backstage pass to the conference, which includes meals and drinks at networking events, the cross-promotion that comes with community, and engagement with high-quality and highly motivated aspiring authors, presenters may also offer paid consultations, critiques, or master classes and will receive a $50 per diem to defray costs associated with coming to the conference. Agents and acquiring editors receive travel stipends and hotel accommodation.Tell us about yourself:Please fill out the following form carefully and completely so we may determine your possible role(s) in the conference. We use the information you provide to promote you on the conference website, on social media, in the program, and to send you important notices as the conference gets closer. If you need to make changes, please follow the same link to fill out this form again so we can update your contact info. Estimated time to complete: 10 min.Name(Required) First Last Mailing Address(Required)Where should we send invitations, reimbursements, &c. for internal use only? 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Add my email to the presenter communication list only.Website(Required)When we list confirmed speakers on our website, we link their names to the site they enter here so attendees can learn more about you. Additional Social Media and Web LinksOther places people can find you on the web and links to projects/activities/events you're currently promoting and/or participating in that we can share.Books You're Currently PromotingBy you (preferred) or your clients (if applicable), Titles & ISBNs, most relevant first - for use by our onsite bookstore and bookshop.org lists. We want to promote what you're promoting.Short Bio(Required)This is the bio that will be printed in the program and read aloud to introduce you at sessions. It should start with your name, ie. Jane Doe writes/teaches/represents... &c in the third person. Focus on your experience and accomplishments relevant to what you are presenting. This field is limited to match program space. If it's cut off here, it will be cut off in the program.Photo(Required)A clear professional headshot with your face centered, so it may be cropped as needed. It will be printed in black and white and smaller than 2" in the program and be in color in our conference schedule app used on phones.Accepted file types: jpg, Max. file size: 64 MB.Days Available(Required)The conference runs Thursday through Sunday of Presidents' Day weekend. We love to have presenters join us all weekend and enjoy the rest of the programming when not presenting or consulting. However, we understand time constraints and appreciate you letting us know before we build the schedule which days you are available. Thursday Friday Saturday SundaySelect AllReferred by:Let us know if someone sent you to us.How would you like to be involved?Check all that apply - for paid sessions/events the fee is split 50/50 with the conference.Author experienced in the following genres and formats: Fiction Nonfiction Memoir Children's/YA Poetry Screenplays/Scripts Graphic Novels/Comics/Manga As an Artist/Illustrator Traditional Publishing Self-Publishing Periodicals Anthologies Presenting on Craft Presenting on Business/Marketing Offering ConsultationsIndependent Editor Interested in offering free 8-minute consultations Interested in offering paid 5-page manuscript critiquesGenres you work with/prefer:Author Coach Interested in offering free 8-minute consultationsGenres you work with/prefer:Publicist/Marketing Coach Interested in offering free 8-minute consultationsGenres you work with/prefer:Acquiring Editor Interested in offering free 8-minute consultations Interested in offering paid 5-page manuscript critiques Interested in doing paid consultation/pitch appointments (required for paid travel & hotel)Manuscript Wish List:Literary Agent Interested in offering free 8-minute consultations Interested in offering paid 5-page manuscript critiques Interested in doing paid consultation/pitch appointments (required for paid travel & hotel)Manuscript Wish List:Publisher/Small Press who acquires directly from authors Interested in offering free 8-minute consultations Interested in offering paid 5-page manuscript critiques Interested in doing paid consultation/pitch appointments (required for paid travel & hotel)Manuscript Wish List:Other business that offers services to authors Interested in offering free 8-minute consultations Interested in an exhibitor table Interested in promotional signage/program advertising Interested in bag sponsorship and/or stuffing Interested in sponsoring a scholarship Interested in other sponsorship opportuntiesDescribe your business and what if offers to writers:Genres you work with/prefer:Presenting sessions or classes on:3-5 sessions or panels you would like to present or moderate. What do you want attendees to gain from and feel after each presentation? "What I've discussed with ...," is a valid response if it's already settled.Permission to Record(Required)I consent to the video recording of my sessions by the San Francisco Writers Conference for commercial and promotional use. Streaming access will be provided to me. Consent Do Not Consent Contact MeMore Opportunities: I am interested in teaching a Master Class - These are 3-hour paid intensives offered before or after the conference available to both conference attendees and those not registered. We prioritize teachers who are established and qualified. We are limited to 10 Master Classes. Indicate subject in proposed class section. I want to host a table at the Ask A Pro Breakfasts on the days I'm present. I am interested in becoming a sponsor and/or exhibitor (Custom packages available starting at $500. We will contact you directly to discuss.) I am interested in funding a scholarship (currently $1,000). I would like to contribute any per diem, travel reimbursement, or share of fees normally related to my participation to the SFWC Scholarship Fund. (This does not increase your chances of being selected but is appreciated.)Additional comments/concerns/ideas/accessibility issues/dietary restrictions/anything else you’d like to communicate:(Required)Let us know your priorities/areas of most significant interest here. Type "No" if you have no preferences or other concerns to communicate. We appreciate your time completing this form.Δ